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Open a directory as library

Directories on your local hard disc or on the network can be utilized as libraries in the software.

A user defined directory on your system will be set up as root directory for the virtual library. Only the root directory or the root and all directories below will be interpreted as library by the software. Library contents can be organized with the library explorer of the software.

What are the advantages of using the file system as library?

You do not need to import data into a library before you can start searching.

You are always up-to-date, if data will be added, removed or modified in the file system by anyone. There is no need for further database administration or other maintenance.

You can share data with other users.

Access control to confidential data is covered by the user rights granted by the operating system. There is no need for further user administration.

The location of your original data will remain unchanged on your system. So you or an administrator are free to organize directory structures outside the software without interferences.

Open directory as library menu command

To open a directory as library via the application menu, please follow the instructions below:

  1. From the Library menu, select the Open Directory as Library command.

  2. A Path Selection dialog is displayed.

  3. Navigate to the directory location on your hard disc or network.

  4. Select the directory you would like to open as a library.

  5. Click the OK button.

Open directory as library keyboard shortcut

None.

Open directory as library toolbar command

  1. Open or activate the library explorer.

  2. From the library explorer toolbar, select the icon.

  3. A Path Selection dialog is displayed.

  4. Navigate to the directory location on your hard disc or network neighborhood.

  5. Select the directory you would like to open as a library.

  6. Click the OK button.